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Student’s Guide in Entering a Seafarers Cadetship Program
Are you an aspiring seafarer looking to kick-start your career in the maritime industry? If so, then entering a cadetship program might be the perfect opportunity for you. However, the application process is not a walk in the park. In fact, it’s a challenging journey unlike any other. In this article, we will provide you…
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How to Avoid Getting Into DEBTS During Your Next Vacation
The most common sin every seafarer faces during their vacation is debt. The fear of having not enough money to last until our next contract haunts us and would ultimately bury us slowly into debt. This post aims to help you break that cycle so you will avoid getting into debts during your vacation. The…
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Do You Really Need to Buy Pasalubong When Going Home?
When Filipino seafarers and OFWs go home from months of working abroad, it’s common for them to buy pasalubong as part of a long-standing tradition. And since we are in an extended family culture, a bag of chocolate isn’t always enough for the whole family. Your pasalubong should at least fill another luggage, at least,…
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7 Proven Tips for Landing a Job with Top Shipping Agencies
The maritime industry is growing rapidly, and the demand for seafarers is increasing every year. For this reason, shipping agencies are gearing up to provide shipowners with the best, qualified, and competent crew to man their ships. It also means it’s your best chance to land a job on your dream shipping agency. Though some…
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⚓ How to Beat Seasickness at Sea: 5 Proven Remedies from a Real Seafarer
Seasickness can break even the toughest mariners. I know, because I’ve been there. Clutching the toilet during a storm, missing meals, and bracing through bridge watch with a bucket beside me- those were regular scenes early in my career. But as a seafarer, I knew one truth: you can’t afford to be out of commission…
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Seaman’s Book Renewal Guide With Photo Instructions
Seaman’s Book renewal is now made simpler. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. Walk-ins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. First timers can…
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Updated List of Nationwide NBI Branches 2024
From the northern parts of Luzon to the southern regions of Mindanao, here is the latest information on where to find all NBI branches across the country. You can easily locate the NBI office nearest to your location and avoid long queues or unnecessary travel using this list. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) constantly…
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List of Acceptable Valid IDs in the Philippines
I remember the first time I applied for a major document for my cadetship training. My company asked us to prepare a Seaman’s Book and some of its requirements are live Birth Certificate and NBI clearance. As I journeyed into the maritime workforce, I also gained more valid IDs that I use in both public…
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NBI Clearance Online Application Guide for Seafarers 2024
NBI clearance is an important document that seafarers need to have for their employment and travel purposes. In the past, securing an NBI clearance could be a tedious and time-consuming process. But now, with the help of their online application system, the process has become faster and more convenient. With just a stable internet connection…
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💍 Top 7 Qualities to Look For When Marrying a Seaman
Marrying a seaman isn’t like tying the knot with someone who works a 9-to-5 job. It’s committing to a man who sails across oceans- sometimes for months at a time, while you anchor the relationship on shore. If you’re in love with a seafarer and wondering if he’s “the one,” it’s essential to look beyond…